Formichella is an authority on the music of Tosti and is from the same city, Gulianova, Italy.

In addition, Formichella will premiere a new work entitled Vorrei, written by UT Assistant Professor Brendan McConville, which he describes as "a re-setting of a Tosti work by the same name," and "a modern homage to 19th century Italian salon music".

The concert will be held at 6:00 pm in Hall 32, and is free and open to the public.

Manuela Formichella, nationally renowned in her country and winner numerous awards, is currently a faculty member of the Conservatory L. D'Annunzio of Pescara, Italy. More information may be found at her website: www.manuelaformichella.it.